Community Health Worker

Georgia Department of Public Health • LaGrange (Troup County), GA

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About The Position

The Community Health Worker provides home visitation services to medically diagnosed high-risk, pregnant, postpartum, and inter-conceptual women under supervision. In collaboration with public health nurses and local community human service agencies, the role provides person-centered support to individuals and families, helps improve access to care, assists with navigating health and social service systems, supports research through outreach, advocacy, and health needs assessments, and builds client capacity, knowledge, and self-sufficiency. The position provides outreach, support, and education to the target population and surrounding community to reduce disparities in birth outcomes.

Daily travel is required, including travel throughout District 4's 12 counties for training and program support as needed. District 4 Public Health County Board of Health employees are considered essential during emergencies and may be required to staff shelters, Specimen Point of Collection (SPOC) sites, or Points of Distribution (POD) sites, during or outside regular work hours.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and three years of job-related experience in a social service-related position; or one year of experience as a Social Service Tech 2 (SST011) or equivalent position.
• Valid, unexpired driver's license.
• Reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Public health experience.
• Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Certified Nursing Assistant.
• Experience with screenings, immunizations, GRITS, and interviewing patients.
• Bilingual Spanish/English speaking ability.
• Home visitation experience.
• Prenatal care experience working with high-risk mothers and babies.

Responsibilities

• Perform home visits and complete required documentation according to Home Visiting Program guidelines for eligible women, infants, and children.
• Work with a team to provide case management services to high-risk perinatal women, infants, and children through home visitation.
• Complete quarterly reports.
• Participate in health fairs and educational programs.
• Prepare to respond to public health emergencies and respond as directed.
• Use computer technology to collect, store, and retrieve data.
• Participate in program planning.
• Communicate in writing, orally, and electronically using proper terminology and cultural proficiency.
• Use strategies for interacting with people from diverse backgrounds and with varied capabilities.
• Adhere to organizational policies and procedures.
• Provide general clerical support.
• Use individual, team, and organizational learning opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Travel throughout the district's 12 counties for training and program support as necessary.
• Participate in emergency response activities when called, including potential staffing of shelters, SPOC sites, or POD sites, whether during or outside regular work hours.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays.
• Generous leave package.
• Employees Retirement System.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Health care spending account.
• Dependent care spending account.
• Life insurance.
• AD&D insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Legal insurance.
• Long-term care insurance.
• Specified illness coverage.
• Deferred compensation plans (401K and 457).
• Atlanta Postal Credit Union.
• Physical activity breaks.
• Worksite wellness program.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Workplace flexibility.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED